Pune: Punit Balan Group organises Fourth Friendship Trophy 2025 Cricket Championship Tournament
Mandai Masters, Samarth Challengers, Garud Strikers, Shriram Pathak, Nadbrahma Sarvavadak, Mahalaxmi Mavericks, Shivmudra Blasters emerge winners
Pune: Mandai Masters, Samarth Challengers, Garud Strikers, Shriram Pathak, Nadbrahma Sarvavadak, Mahalaxmi Mavericks, Shivmudra Blasters defeated their rival teams in their respective maiden match on the second day on Wednesday (March 5) of the Fourth Friendship Trophy Cricket Championship Tournament organised by Punit Balan Group (PBG).
The competition is underway at the LR Shinde High School Ground in Sahakar Nagar. Mandai Masters easily beat Janardan Giants without losing a single wicket. Atharva made a brilliant half century for his winning team and played a crucial role. Samarth Challengers had a cakewalk against the previous champions Sai Power Hitters by defeating them by 62 runs. Mac Pardeshi’s all-round play helped them win the match. Garud Strikers easily defeated Dagdusheth Warriors by seven wickets due to Chaitanya’s all-round performance.
Shriram Pathak had an excellent start after they trounced Bhagat Singh Legends by 52 runs. Sagar Puri played an unbeaten knock of 74 runs for the winning team. Nadbrahma Sarvavadak beat Sai Power Hitters by seven wickets on the basis of Sam Mogal’s 71 (not out).
Last year’s runner-up team Shivmudra Blasters had an easy win against Yuva Yoddhas, who lost by 82 runs. Rupak Tubaji made 80 (not out) runs for the winning team. Shivam Patil scored 58 runs and played a major role in the victory of Mahalaxmi Mavericks’ by 55 runs against Vishrambaug Nights.
Detailed scores: Chain matches
Janardan Giants: 74 for 5 in 8 overs (Bhushan Ingle 31, Shubham Ingle 20, Omkar Joshi 2-8, Mayur Lakde 2-20) defeated vs. Mandai Masters: 75 without loss in 8 overs (Atharva 50 not out – fours: 3, sixes: 4 in 20, Suraj Thorat 23 not out); Man of the Match: Atharva.
Samarth Challengers: 102 for 6 in 8 overs (Mac Pardeshi 24, Tanmay Gaikwad 25, Pravin Ingle 23, Aniket More 1-13) won vs. Sai Power Hitters: 60 for 7 in 8 overs (Akash Indulkar 27, Sushant Talekar 15, Mac Pardeshi 1-4, Prasad Kachi 1-6); Man of the Match: Mac Pardeshi.
Dagdusheth Warriors: 77 for 9 in 8 overs (Kapil Raut 20, Yash Pardeshi 19, Kailas Kamble 2-7, Chaitanya 2-17) defeated vs. Garud Strikers: 82 for 3 in 7.5 overs (Vishal Gulme 29, Mukund Bhosale 26 not out, Chaitanya 10 not out, Sarthak Gharamalkar 1-7, Amol Chavan 1-7); Man of the Match: Chaitanya
Shriram Pathak: 108 for 2 in 8 overs (Sagar Puri 74 – not out four: 1, sixes: 9 in 27), Siddharth Dhage 14, Rakesh Kharavilkar 1-12) won vs. Bhagat Singh Legends: 56 for 8 in 8 overs (Yash Taru 20, Pavan B 15, Sagar Puri 2-13, Mandar Barve 2-13); Man of the Match: Sagar Puri
Sai Power Hitters: 4 for 87 in 8 overs (Humed Khan 43, Prathmesh Govalkar 15 not out, Swapnil Ghate 2-10) defeated vs. Nadbrahma Sarvavadak: 90 for 3 in 7.3 overs (Sam Mogal 71 not out – fours: 3, sixes: 9 in 26, Prathmesh Govalkar 1-24); Man of the Match: Sam Mogal
Shivmudra Blasters: 136 for 1 in 8 overs (Rupak Tubaji 80 not out – fours: 10, sixes: 6 in 30), Rohit Khilare 50 – fours: 3, sixes: 5 in 17, Bapu Palande 1-6) won vs. Yuva Yoddhas: 54 for 6 in 8 overs (Sagar Jagtap 37, Hrishikesh Mokashi 2-3, Rohit Khilare 1-8); Man of the Match: Rupak Tubaji
Mahalaxmi Mavericks: 120 for 4 in 8 over (Shivam Patil 58 – fours: 5, sixes: 5 in 25, Omkar Bhopale 25 not out, Rahul Jadhav 2-16) won vs. Vishrambaug Nights: 65 for 7 in 8 overs (Ratnadip Londhe 28, Amit Gavhane 3-10, Abhijit Desai 2-14); Man of the Match: Shivam Patil
